Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement

2013 Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8LSECTION Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement



Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Remove the fuse block and battery positive cable cover.

3. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.





4. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2), from the battery positive cable junction block.





5. Remove the battery negative cable nut (1) and the battery negative cable (2), from the chassis frame stud.

6. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement .





7. Remove the battery positive cable nut (2) and the battery positive cable (3), from the back of the generator.





8. Remove the battery negative cable stud/nut (1) and the starter solenoid nut (2).





Note:
Visualize the routing of the battery positive and negative cable within the engine compartment.

9. Remove the battery positive and negative cable (1) from the engine compartment.

Installation Procedure





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

1. Install the battery positive cable (3) to the back of the generator and tighten nut (2) to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).





2. Install the battery positive cable (3) to the starter solenoid and tighten nut (2) to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).

3. Install the battery negative cable to the starter and tighten the stud/nut (1) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

4. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement .





5. Install the battery negative cable nut (1) and the battery negative cable (2), to the chassis frame stud and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).





6. Install the battery positive cable (2) to the battery positive cable extension cable junction block and tighten nut (1) to 12 Nm (9 lb ft).

7. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

9. Install the fuse block and battery positive cable cover.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.